NDLI: Factors influencing engagement in oral cancer prevention activities among dental students and professionals in Saudi Arabia

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Shubayr, Mosa A. Moaleem, Mohammed M. Al Hakami, Seham A. Khalufi, Khulud N. Daghriri, Reham Mousa Bokhari, Ahmed M. Alhazmi, Anwar Shawqi Farsi, Ali Hassan Adawi, Majed Ahmed Nahari, Hussain Hassan Hattan, Afrah H. Alsharif, Alla T. Albar, Nassreen H.
Abstract	Background Oral cancer is a pressing health concern in the Saudi Arabia (SA), with rising incidence and mortality rates. Despite the efforts in raising awareness, gaps persist in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to oral cancer prevention (OCP) among dental health professionals. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing engagement in oral cancer prevention activities among dental students and professionals in Saudi. It examines the impact of socio-demographic characteristics and assesses their KAP related to oral cancer prevention. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2023 and February 2024 using a pre-validated online questionnaire distributed among oral health providers across various regions and sectors in SA. The survey included questions about participants’ KAP toward OCP. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results Out of 400 oral health providers invited, 157 completed the survey. The findings showed a discrepancy between knowledge and practice. While awareness of OC was generally high, this did not consistently lead to favourable attitudes or effective practices. The engagement in OCP activities was significantly associated with good knowledge, practice and favourable attitude scores. Profession significantly influenced participation, with clinicians (P = 0.013, OR = 0.131, 95% CI: 0.026–0.653) and those in administrative roles (P = 0.030, OR = 0.101, 95% CI: 0.013–0.804) both less likely to participate compared to dental students. Knowledge was a significant predictor (P = 0.002), with providers demonstrating poor knowledge being far less likely to participate (OR = 0.053, 95% CI: 0.008–0.339). Conclusion The study identified a critical need for enhancing OCP education and training among oral health providers in SA. The findings indicate that continuous, targeted, and culturally sensitive training could bridge the existing KAP gap, potentially leading to improved early detection and management of OC, thereby reducing its morbidity and mortality rates in the region.
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Page Count	10
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ISSN	14726831
DOI	10.1186/s12903-024-05266-7
Journal	BMC Oral Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-12-04
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Dentistry Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral cancer prevention Knowledge Attitude Practice Oral health providers Saudi Arabia
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Dentistry
Journal Impact Factor	2.6/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.2/2023

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